Depression is not something to be ashamed of — no matter what the cause.
It is a common condition that many people in America cope with and it is one that can be triggered by anything from weather change and genetics to slight or drastic occurrences in every day life.
The people affected are not limited to any specific sex, gender, race or age. Anyone at any point may encounter symptoms of depression, which include not sleeping or sleeping too much, a lack of appetite and motivation. People with depression may feel irritable, edgy, helpless and hopeless.
If a person is feeling this way regularly — outside the realm of typical ups and downs in life — they should not feel that they are alone.
Anxiety disorders are another common occurrence that many people might not be aware of. The most common is General Anxiety Disorder, which consists of a person worrying about most aspects of their life.
Either way there is help available, and right now students have access to the most readily available assistance they will potentially ever have in their lives.
The University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center is always available for appointments and to make itself even more accessible it will host a free screening as part of National Mood Disorder Screening Day Oct. 6.
CTC is available to help and has different options for treatment, such as therapy and medication. While employees will not be able to diagnose students on screening day, the questionnaire will reveal if further testing should take place.
Don’t hesitate to seek help if you think you need it. It’s your life and you deserve to be happy.
— ER